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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Minimize reset password SMS expiry duration

Control the number of minutes remaining before the SMS code expires.

The password_reset.sms.expiry system property denotes the number of minutes before the SMS code expires.

Ensure the property password_reset.sms.expiry is set to 5 or less.

More information

AttributeDescription
Configuration namepassword_reset.sms.expiry
Configuration typeSystem Properties \(/sys\_properties\_list.do\)
Data typeInteger
Recommended valueAn integer less than or equal to 5
Default value<none>
Fallback value5
CategoryAuthentication
Security risk- Severity score: 5.6 - CVSS rating: Medium - Security risk details: If the value is too high, an attacker may guess the SMS code to reset the password.
Functional impactNone
Dependencies and prerequisitesNone

Parent Topic:Authentication